Once named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’, Mark Harmon, best known for his iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, looks like he’s still in good shape at age 72 when he was caught on camera lifting heavy objects.
In a rare sighting last week, the notoriously reclusive Harmon showed off his impressive physique as he effortlessly lifted not one, but two heavy water jugs, each weighing at least 42 pounds, before returning to his Pacific Palisades property. .
The actor, dressed in green shorts, blue jeans and work boots, lives a quiet life in his Pacific Palisades home with his wife of 37 years, Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber.
In a rare sighting last week, Mark Harmon showed off his still impressive physique at 72 years old.
He effortlessly lifted not one, but two heavy water jugs, each weighing at least 42 pounds, as he walked back to his Pacific Palisades abode.
Former “Sexiest Man Alive” Mark Harmon, known for his iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, has been caught on camera lifting heavy objects and doing housework outside his Los Angeles home.
In another set of exclusive photos, Harmon was captured wearing a bright red zip-up sports shirt while casually picking up his mail.
Harmon almost left NCIS after just four seasons
Harmon said goodbye to his beloved character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, in an emotional exit from NCIS in 2021.
Addressing his departure, Harmon shared his heartfelt feelings as he said goodbye to the character he played for more than two decades, expressing his appreciation and joy for playing Agent Gibbs.
“What’s always drawn me here is the character I play and keeping it fresh and challenging,” said the Emmy Award-nominated actor.
‘Plot-wise, this character has taken the path he took. I thought he was honest and fine,” he said in 2022.
This week, sources revealed that to keep Harmon happy on the show, the network had to fire co-creator Donald P. Bellisario four years after the show premiered in 2003.
The reclusive actor, who is known to avoid the spotlight, was captured dressed in a relaxed ensemble of a green top, blue jeans and tight Ugg-style boots.
Harmon lives a quiet life in Pacific Palisades with his wife of 37 years, Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber.
According to E News, NCIS cast members, including Harmon, claimed that Bellisario’s toxic work environment significantly hampered the filming process.
Harmon allegedly almost made his own exit from NCIS after just four seasons due to Bellisario’s micromanagement and stressful work environment, which he claims affected his personal life.
He said it was due to the grueling hours and difficult conditions.
Harmon claimed that Bellisario’s insistence on last-minute script changes made it difficult for the cast to memorize lines, making their already demanding workload even more difficult.
This week, sources revealed that to keep Harmon happy, the network had to fire co-creators Donald P. Bellisario, E News reported.
In another set of exclusive photos, Harmon was captured dressed in a bright red sports top while casually picking up mail from the same address.
There were rumors that Mark would not return for season 19, although it is believed that he returned because he learned that CBS might not renew the show if he did not return.
NCIS was a spin-off of CBS’ JAG, both created by Bellisario, that ran for 10 seasons from 1995 to 2005.
The show ended up spawning a CBS spin-off series, NCIS: Los Angeles, which debuted in 2009 and is currently in its thirteenth season, NCIS: New Orleans, which was canceled after seven seasons, and NCIS: Hawaii, which debuted. this autumn.